White campervans, colourful combis and lakeside tents – this is the scene of summer around the lakes of the Mackenzie and Waitaki districts in Canterbury. But is all this happening responsibly
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-how-to-be-a-happy-camper-around-our-lakesThe increased transport investment (a record $1.8 billion) into Waitaha Canterbury by central government is welcome news, but still leaves a massive funding gap.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chair-transport-investment-welcome-but-funding-gap-remainsTe Rauakaaka sits on the south side of the Waimakariri River and includes the Waimakariri River saltmarsh and Styx River mouth. Te Rauakaaka includes the Whites Crossing Picnic Area around the mouth
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/te-rauakaakaCovering approximately 164,000 hectares, Waitaha Canterbury has more braided rivers than any other region in New Zealand. There are seven alpine braided rivers that contribute 88 per cent of the flow
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/canterburys-braided-riversElection contests will be held in all seven constituencies for the Canterbury Regional Council. “With the deadline passing for people to get their nominations in and candidates confirmed, I can advise...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/new-candidates-to-vie-for-canterbury-constituenciesWaitaha Canterbury can now be viewed in 3D thanks to new data from a ground-breaking aerial laser survey of the region. The entire coastline from Waiau-toa Clarence River to Waimate was captured
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-elevation-mapping-gives-fresh-insights-into-parts-of-waitahaRangitata Diversion Race Management Ltd (RDRML) and Hekeao/Hinds Water Enhancement Trust Limited (HHWET) seek resource consents for managed aquifer recharge and near river recharge at 37 locations
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/rdrml-and-hhwet-consent